Total Communication and Assistive Communication Devices (Click this link) This is a holistic view of communication, often using a range of modalities or even thinking “outside the box” to create a system of communication that works for an individual. This fact sheet discusses the Total Communication approach and provides examples of a number …
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Hi-Tech Communication
See our Assistive Technology Home Page for a full list of information about Assistive Communication and AAC devices, and links to information and strategies relating to communication. Hi-tech communication generally refers to electronic devices, which are either controlled by direct access, eye scanning, or scanning and switching. Switching can be achieved …
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Lo-Tech Assistive Communication
See our Assistive Technology Home Page for a full list of information about Assistive Communication and AAC devices, and links to information and strategies relating to communication. Lo-tech assistive communication Lo-tech assistive communication or AAC is likely to be non-electronic, and can take practically any form. More obvious examples would be …
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Trialing and assessment of Assistive Communication Devices (AAC)
See our Assistive Technology Home Page for a full list of information about Assistive Communication and AAC devices, and links to information and strategies relating to communication. Choosing the right AAC device for your needs An assistive communication device (also referred to as Alternative and Augmentative Communication or AAC) can make …
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Assistive Communication (AAC)
Assistive technology, Assistive Communication, or Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Assistive technology, Assistive Communication, or Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), these are generic terms that include assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices with a focus on facilitating communication. Modern new electronic machines (hi-tech) have become the way for many individuals to communicate. With …
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Key Guidelines to Creating a Total Communication Environment
See our Adult Special Needs and Learning Disabilities Home Page for a full list of information about adult learning disabilities, and links to information and strategies relating to communication. Key Guidelines to Creating a Total Communication Environment Individuals with learning disabilities may experience many types of communication difficulty, but there are …
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Communication difficulties following brain injury
See our TBI Home Page for a full list of information about Brain Injury, and links to information and strategies relating to memory, attention, social skills, executive functioning, and improving communication. Communication difficulties often occur following brain injury (TBI) or head injury and are often present alongside problems with memory, fatigue, …
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Key Guidelines to Creating a Total Communication Environment
See our Special Needs Header Page for a full list of special needs information and resources Many individuals experience difficulties with communication, but there are many key things we can do as communicators to facilitate the process and make communication easier. Building a total communication environment means making subtle and simple changes …
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About Us
About Us – What is icommunicate? Welcome to our website. So, what about us? If you are new to the site you may be wondering what it is all about? icommunicate is all about communication. My goal is to improve communication and the communication potential of everyone; because communication is a basic human right. My name is …
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